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Rights Guide Spring 2020
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TO P T I T L E
Completely new insights
into the mysterious life of wild With a foreword
honeybees
of bestselling author
Thomas Seeley
(Honeybee Democracy)
The bee is the new symbol of nature conservation, and people all over the
The first book to present world are studying its fate and the threat posed by mites, large-area agricul-
these brand-new photographic ture and dwindling biodiversity. The honeybee is considered an endangered
insights into the life of our species, though the significance of its role as a pollinator can hardly be
honeybees in the forests emphasised enough. In contrast, the honeybee’s close relative, the far more
robust and adaptable wild bee, is little known. Prof. Dr. Tautz, the German
authority on bees, is conducting major research into wild honeybees, while
Shows many natural behavi-
Ingo Arndt has captured sensational and unique photos documenting their
our patterns of honeybees life. This is a book full of exciting new insights which could revolutionise con-
that have never before been ventional apiculture and provide the impetus for a move towards healthier,
documented in this way ecologically sound and appropriate beekeeping.
Offers new perspectives
for beekeeping and bee
conservation
Author: Jürgen Tautz, Photographer: Ingo Arndt
HONEYBEES – MYSTERIOUS FOREST DWELLERS
21.5 x 28.5 cm, hardcover, 192 pages, 173 colour illustrations
Retail price 38.00 EUR
ISBN: 978-3-95728-362-7, PUBLICATION: FEBRUARY 2020
World rights available
Ingo Arndt is one of the world’s most outstan- is a behavioural scientist, sociobiologist and
ding nature photographers. His photographs bee expert. He is a Professor at the Biocenter
appear in international magazines and of the Biozentrum der Julius-Maximilians-
newspapers such as GEO, Stern, National Universität in Würzburg and chairman of its
Photo of the author: © Ingo Arndt
Geographic or BBC Wildlife. His work has won bee research group. He is also the head of the
numerous prizes, including a »World Press interdisciplinary project HOBOS (HOneyBee
Photo Award.« He has also received the Online Studies). Prof. Tautz is the author of
»Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award« several popular science books on bees and
several times. holder of the Communicator Award of the
DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft –
German Research Foundation).
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B I OT O P E S AT O P P O S I T E
ENDS OF THE GLOBE
North and South Sea – two totally different regions at opposite ends of the Climate-positively
Environmental and social world. Yet despite widely varying conditions, the inhabitants of South Pacific produced
change – documented in atolls have a lot in common with those who live on the Halligen islands in the
very personal stories North Sea: they face the major challenges of rising sea levels, coastal erosion
and extreme weather events which result from climate change. Using moving
reports, personal portraits and impressive photos, this book documents the
Breathtaking photography
situation of the inhabitants of these regions and their struggle to ensure that
and stirring accounts
their islands are preserved as a home for future generations.
Describes what at first glance
seem two very different
cultures – those of the North
and the South Sea
was born in 1976 and studied ethnology and
sociology in Frankfurt and Aboriginal and
Icelandic studies in Perth. Immersing herself
in the lives of other cultures is her greatest
passion. She writes for magazines, is the
author of numerous travel books and children’s
novels and, with her husband, is co-author of
the illustrated work The World of Tomorrow. A
Family Traces the Effects of Climate Change.
Author: Jana Steingässer; Photographer: Manolo Ty
NORTH SEA – SOUTH SEA
TWO WORLDS IN CHANGE
19 x 25.5 cm, hardcover, 192 pages, colour illustrations, Retail price 30.00 EUR
was born in Hagen in 1985 and is one of
the most sought-after young photographers ISBN: 978-3-95728-381-8, PUBLICATION: APRIL 2020
in Germany. He has lived and worked in World rights available
Bangkok, Cologne and Budapest and cur-
rently resides in Berlin. His work has fea-
utured in more than 60 exhibitions world
wide and in the United Nations Development
Programme. His illustrated volume Pakistan
Now was published in 2017.
TOUR DE FORCE: 6-7
BY BICYCLE FROM LAKE
CONSTANCE TO BEIJING
For many years, teacher Thomas Schenker dreamed of setting out from his
One man sets out to explore front door to travel overland to China on the route taken thousands of years
the breathtaking routes of ago by camel caravans bringing precious silks from the Far East to the Roman
the ancient Silk Road – in Empire. He has always been fascinated by the lure of the unknown and of ad-
fact not ‚one’ road, but a venture, spectacular landscapes and the legendary hospitality of the Orient.
whole network And finally, in autumn 2017, he set off on the old mountain bike which would
take him on the first stage of his journey, over the Alps and through the Bal-
kan countries to the border between Europe and Asia.
15 countries, 15,000 kilome- Breathtaking landscapes, hospitable people, great mountains, sand tracks
tres, a wealth of fascinating in the Gobi desert - this book is not only an fascinating travel journal with
encounters and impressions impressive photographs but also covers numerous How-to-issues right from
travel experience.
Contains numerous practical
tips for planning your own
journey
A L S O AVA I L A B L E Author/Photographer: Thomas Schenker
ON THE SIDE ROADS OF THE SILK ROAD
From Lake Constance to Beijing by bike
19 x 25,5 cm, flexicover, 224 pages, colour illustrations
Thomas Schenker has been familiar with the Retail price 25.00 EUR
feeling of wanderlust since his days as a ISBN: 978-3-95728-392-4, PUBLICATION: MARCH 2020
student of geography and English. He taught World rights available
himself the art of travel photography, which
Photo of the author: © private
not only provided a new perspective on the
world during his travels but also gave him
many opportunities for contact with the local
inhabitants. After completing his professio-
nal training, he set out on his great adven-
ture.
Caution! Please note that this
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TO P T I T L E
Vehicle is in Bischkek, Kyrgyzstan!”
Kyrgyzstan, Tadzhikistan, Uzbekistan. Three countries that are guaranteed to
Adventures in Central Asia, broaden your experience of life very quickly. And a sand-coloured tin horse
far away from the usual that complains loudly when too much is asked of it. On their journey in their
tourist routes, with magnifi- beloved minibus “Stinki,“ Vanessa Scharsching and Christian Biemann alter-
cent landscapes, boundless nate between radiator blues and the euphoric feeling of the wind in their hair,
horizons and heart-warming stumble from one adventure into the next and are somehow always saved by
the extraordinary hospitality of the local people. After buying a Japanese
human encounters
minivan via an internet ad, the two intrepid adventurers pack their bags and
set off to pick it up from its current location in the capital of Kyrgyzstan,
A story for all minivan fans marking the start of an exhilarating trip through three Central Asian coun-
who will be all too familiar tries, away from the well-trodden tourist routes, through barren steppes and
with never-ending repairs on along majestic mountain chains, where shepherds become captains of the
the road high seas, pasta is spiced with cyanide, where goat polo is a popular game
and where, in the end, the pair find something like a second home.
Author: Vanessa Scharsching, Author/Photographer: Christian Biemann
IF YOU’RE DRIVING STRAIGHT, YOU MUST BE DRUNK
A turbulent journey through Kyrgyzstan, Tadzhikistan and Uzbekistan
13.6 x 21 cm, paperback with flaps, 272 pages, 100 colour illustrations
Retail price 18.00 EUR
ISBN: 978-3-95728-388-7, PUBLICATION: MARCH 2020
World rights available
Christian Biemann selected the camera as the got an acute case of the travel bug at the
tool with which to record his experiences. As age of 20 while doing volunteer service in
a travel and landscape photographer, he regu Nepal and has never looked back. A qualified
larly set off to explore regions off the beaten agricultural biologist, she regularly takes
Photo of the author: © private
track, armed with his photographic equip time out from her job to fulfil big dreams on a
ment and a healthy portion of openness and small budget.
patience. In authentic and captivating multi-
media presentations, he takes his audience
with him on his journeys in foreign lands.
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HITCHHIKING
AROUND THE WORLD
Hitchhiking is Stefan Korn’s life. He has travelled around the world two and a
Hot topic: sustainable and half times already – in a car, a small plane, on a rusty bike, a cargo ship or a
slow travelling goods train. In foreign regions, among strangers, he observes life and collects
landscapes, smells, acquaintances and emotions. His route covers every
extreme: from -35°C in winter in Alaska to 50°C in the Iranian desert – this
Modern adventure stories
long-distance traveller has hitchhiked more than 108,000 km. This unlimited
mobility has also affected his take on life: freeing himself from the mundane,
With lots of tips for tech he succumbs to the fascination of the randomness and intimacy of his en-
nique, strategic planning counters on the road.
and journey preparations for
long-distance hitchhikers
Author: Stefan Korn WARM ROADS
How I changed my mind on my way home and hitchhiked around the world instead
13.6 x 21.0 cm, paperback with flaps, 272 pages, 80 colour illustrations
Retail price 18.00 EUR
ISBN: 978-3-95728-401-3, PUBLICATION: APRIL 2020
Stefan Korn has been hitchhiking for more
than ten years, notching up over 250,000 World rights available
km. In normal life, he is an industrial psycho-
logist and has also worked in the education
sector as a trainer and moderator. His road
Photo of the author: © private
trips will generally take him on a journey of
several thousand kilometres before he stops
to take a rest. He is fascinated by life on the
road.
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A life with Birds
Imagine an apartment in the metropolis Berlin. Birds in every room. A Night-
The most curious and jar breeds on the carpet, a Woodpecker picks holes into the wardrobe, two
funny bird-stories you ever Tree Creepers clamber the trouser leg of the man of the house. A Common
imagine Swift glides elegantly through the living room and a Black Cock performs the
courtship display on the balcony. Such a scenario seems unbelievable today,
almost surreal. But these impressions from the Berlin flat are real. They hap-
Unique phoographys
pened just 100 years before.
Fascinating and interesting
facts about our domestic
birds and their behaviour
Author: Karl Schulze-Hagen, Gabriele Kaiser, Photographer/Author: Oskar Heinroth
BIRDS IN THE LIVING ROOM
The Heinroths, 1000 birds and the origins of behavioural research
Oskar Heinroth (1847-1945) was a zoologist, Physician and biologist Dr. Karl Schulze-Hagen Dr. Gabriele Kaiser studied librarianship and
director of the Aquarium in the Berlin Zoo, 13.6 x 21.0 cm, paperback with flaps, 272 pages, 20 colour illustrations, 100 b/w illustrations
is conducting research into the history of history and is a research associate in the
teacher of Konrad Lorenz and an excellent ornithology. He is particularly interested in Manuscript Department of the Staatsbiblio- Retail price 22.00 EUR
photographer. Over the course of 28 years, he the eccentrics and passionate personalites thek zu Berlin. The topic of her doctoral 978-3-95728-395-5, PUBLICATION: MARCH 2020
and his first wife, Magdalene, raised around frequently to be found among the ranks of thesis and her current area of study is World rights available
1000 birds (of 286 species) from the egg in the ornithologists. The Heinroths and their German, Swiss and Australian historical
their rented apartment in Berlin, describing achievements – now almost forgotten – are a documents. The current focus of her work is
their development in text and pictures. The prime example. The results of his diverse on natural history expeditions in the early
result of their studies was the unique work „Die studies fill the pages of more than 80 20th century.
Vögel Mitteleuropas“ (1926-1933) – the publications and five books, two of which
comparative study of animal behaviour in were voted „Best Bird Book of the Year“ in
ornithology. Great Britain.
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The simple Guide TO P T I T L E
to a sustainable Lifestyle
climate-positively
“Our aim is to consume in a way that is consistently ecological and fair with- produced
Trend topic “There is no out sacrificing modernity.“
second world“ With style and beauty, this lifestyle and sustainability guide shows how easy
it is to switch to an environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle. The
book offers tips for all areas of the house, from the kitchen, bathroom and
The only comprehensive
bedroom to household management, while clever solutions for achieving
and very practical guide to
“zero waste” and clear checklists and tables will inspire the reader to make the
the subject
change.
Numerous visual aids to
get you off to a quick start
Author/Photographer: Christine Weidenweber, Jana Wischnewski-Kolbe, Anne Peter
MY GREEN HOME
Your guide for a sustainable home
Jana Wischnewski-Kolbe and Christine 26.0 x 23.2 cm, paperback with flaps, 224 pages, 200 colour illustrations
Weidenweber work as authors, freelance Retail price 26.00 EUR
journalists and editors for various lifestyle ISBN: 978-3-95728-372-6, PUBLICATION: FEBRUARY 2020
and country living magazines, Anne Peters as
an art director. Their online magazine My World rights available
GREEN Home got off to a successful start,
providing roughly 4000 subscribers at
Instagram with fresh inspiration on an almost
daily basis. The authors try out all sustainabi-
lity tips themselves, from washing their hair
with rye flour and doing the laundry with ivy
and chestnuts to beeswax food wraps,
regrowing vegetables and the zero waste
kitchen.
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Get that stuff
in the cases and get on with
your new life!
An inspiring practical guide for anyone planning to move house or remodel
The first contemporary their own four walls: it contains checklists for preparing the move, space to
guide to moving house on document the best cafés in the area and the special features of the (new)
the German market neighbourhood. Our environment and our lives are interdependent: What
stories does this place have to tell? What did this living space look like before,
Contains a wealth of and what plans do we have for it now? Stimulating ideas and opportunities to
record your thoughts – in text form, in photos and intuitive drawings. The
tried-and-tested tips
book also contains Mood Boards with plenty of space for snapshots, fabric
samples and dabs of paint, DIY projects, tips on renovation and budget plan-
Checklists you can fill ning – an artistic diary for collecting new ideas and inspiration, but also a
in yourself homage to a life lived. What events have taken place within our own four
walls? Preserve those legendary birthday parties, new favourite songs or
ingenious recipes for eternity. Home as the mirror of the soul – and the most
beautiful place in the world.
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Author: Andrea Bruchwitz, Illustrator: Adriana Kutenko
MY NEW HOME
The ultimate guide to moving house, with checklists, ideas and practical tips
16 x 23.2 cm, paperback, 128 pages, 60 colour illustrations
Retail price 15.00 EUR
ISBN: 978-3-95728-375-7, PUBLICATION: MARCH 2020
World rights available
Andrea Bruchwitz studied media and literature
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in Tübingen. She lives in Berlin and has
published two books: Jewels instead of Junk –
Better Quality of Life through Aesthetic
Minimalism and Love in Never-Never Land –
A Story of True Friendship and Love Across the
Miles.
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Fair, Fabulous, Fashion +++ authentic authors trio with a far-reaching network +++
portraits of socially committed labels, initiatives and fashion activists +++ THE guide around fairness,
diversity and sustainability in fashion business +++
How can fashion empower us? Is recycling the solution for our ever-increas-
The guide to fair and ing consumption of resources? How can I find my own style with ecologically fair
sustainable fashion fashion? And is Fair Fashion affordable? Fashion Changers provides answers
to these questions, tells us all we need to know about Fair Fashion and shows
how fashion can change the world. This book describes a sustainable lifestyle
The most convincing and
which will encourage readers to join the Fair Fashion movement – and shows
exciting labels in Germany
how every one of us, easily and with no great effort, can live and shop more
and abroad climate-positively
consciously, more fairly and in a more environmentally-friendly manner.
#letschangethatfashiongame produced
Encourages to question
our own behaviour when it
comes to fashion
A L S O AVA I L A B L E Authors: Jana Braumüller, Vreni Jäckle, Nina Lorenzen; Photographer: Lena Scherer
FASHION CHANGERS
How we can change the world with fair fashion
16.0 x 23.2 cm, paperback, 256 pages, 200 colour illustrations
Vreni Jäckle, Nina Lorenzen and Jana
Braumüller founded Fashion Changers in Retail price 28.00 EUR
2017. For them, the pleasure of fashion is ISBN: 978-3-95728-360-3, PUBLICATION: MARCH 2020
Photo of the authors: © Emilie Elizabeth
always accompanied by the critical view on World rights available
industry. The Fashion Changers promote
a fairer and more inclusive fashion industry
and they encourage others to use their
voice actively. More on www.fashion
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Author/Illustrator: pleased to meet Author/Illustrator: pleased to meet
MY PREGNANCY MEMORY ALBUM MY FRIENDS AND ME
20.8 x 24 cm, linen, 96 pages, 21 x 14 cm, linen, 128 pages,
colour illustrations, colour illustrations,
Retail price 25.00 EUR Retail price 20.00 EUR
EAN: 4142777420004 EAN: 4142777520001
PUBLICATION: APRIL 2020 PUBLICATION: APRIL 2020
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A wonderful present for
9 Wonderful Months! These Memories will last forever Unique design
expectant mothers
Definitely without glitter, horses,
Lovingly crafted by the stationery unicorns & Co.
artists behind the popular pleased This lovingly designed memory album from pleased to meet offers plenty of This friendship album from pleased to meet, for children from the age of 2 to
to meet brand space for personal memories of this very special time. From the first ultra- 10, is reminiscent of the poetry albums of bygone days. What a pleasure it is Attractive gift for children
sound picture to baby’s first movements, the process of choosing a name, to take this book from the shelf many years later and find that it has lost none and parents
High-quality design and right through to the birth and those first days at home with the precious new of its attraction. The understated design places the focus on the children’s
outstanding craftsmanship
arrival. An album to record your thoughts, feelings and all the treasured de- entries, which make this elegant book more and more colourful and unique as
tails of this unique and exciting experience. each new page is filled. With room for a total of 30 entries – enough for a
whole school class – it has enough space for all friends.
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first card collection was born – a side project love. Using traditional techniques, they
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then on, they created a limited collection every handful of cards has become an international
year and soon attracted a group of loyal fans. In label with an ever-expanding range from paper
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